Mentor Addrianna Doyle

I have over 15 years experience running our own craft and design led business
And have a comprehensive understanding of the day to day needs of a small craft enterprise and the requirements needed to scale the business up to reach an international audience.
I have expericene in identifing appropriate export markets and developing a strategy to sell into that market.
I have years of practical experience in exhibiting at all manner of trade shows both domestically and overseas and the know-how to overcome the issues that these can present.

Mentoring Experience:

Over the last number of years we have mentored several Interns within our craft business. Instructing them in all areas of the business from the ordering of raw materials, producing product lines,to giving them experience in sales and marketing and export . Many of these interns have gone on to full time employment in other craft and design business.I have been invited to speak both Kate Hickey and DCCOI talks on my experience of exporting into the North American market.